In a recent courtroom development, a judge has dismissed the top charge of second-degree manslaughter against Daniel Penny, a former Marine involved in a subway chokehold incident that resulted in the death of Jordan Neely. The jury, which has been deliberating for over 20 hours, struggled to reach a unanimous decision on this charge. The judge's decision came after the jury repeatedly expressed their inability to agree on the manslaughter charge, despite being instructed to reconsider their stance. The case has garnered national attention, with public opinion divided between those seeking justice for Neely and those supporting Penny's actions. The jury will reconvene to deliberate on the remaining charge of criminally negligent homicide, which carries a potential four-year prison sentence, significantly less than the 15 years associated with the manslaughter charge. The outcome of this charge will be determined in the coming days, with the possibility of a mistrial if the jury remains deadlocked.